“Like a Girl” dismantles the societal prejudices women face in reference to their bodies and attitudes. The ad does this effectively by portraying the fact and definition proposal of stasis theory. However, this is done in an unusual manner, where the viewer is given two definitions: one by biased volunteers, one by an unbiased group of girls. This provokes each viewer to redefine their own definition based on the contrasting examples they are shown. First, the ad defines the current prejudices by asking volunteers to “do [something] like a girl”. The uniform responses make it clear how serious the issue is, with all of the volunteers reacting as if “doing [something] like a girl” means to do it half hearted, silly, or insincere. This section of the ad reveals the common misconception that women are weaker, less serious, and less mature. While this is fresh in the viewer's mind, the ad then goes on to have girls act out the same tasks. The difference is instantly clear, as the girls actions are defined by effort and strength, a far cry from the stereotypes put on them by the previous group of volunteers. With these contrasting definitions, the ad communicates it's major argument against the stereotypes surrounding the phrase "like a girl".
-Race Saunders
How to fight "like a girl." How to throw like a girl.
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I agree with your viewpoint of the major argument of the text “throw like a girl.” I found the differences in definitions between the two different group very interesting. It truly causes the audience to think about their own definition of such stereotypes and how society views and perpetuates stereotypes.
ReplyDelete- Gabriella Boozer
Its really interesting to see how people view their own social/racial groups and how many preconceived ideas that they already have. It really puts into perspective whether if society's view on X is really "right" or is it just stereotypical pandering? Perhaps children see the world more clearly than adults and adolescents; do we as a society need to change?
ReplyDeleteThis is a powerful message and it goes to show how society has drastically skewed the differences between two genders. It also goes to show how much power and confidence girls have in their own identity. Furthermore, it really does resonate with the viewer as they probably had a different notion of what its like to be a girl themselves.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that there are two completely different definitions for the phrase "like a girl". I think this causes for discussion the ideas of prejudice and how it can cloud our judgments. Also, how influential stereotypes can be in our perceptions and that stereotypes can become detrimental if we remain set on them.
ReplyDelete~Kim Cerritos
I completely agree with everything you said and I liked how you highlighted the two different perspectives. By showing young girls after the older people, the viewer is able to see the perspective of someone not yet effected by society. The video perfectly shows the effect of society on women and on the view of women. Moreover, by including adult women in the first half of the video, they showed that it is not a gender problem but a problem for everyone.
ReplyDelete-Sammy Turk Tolub